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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 1099 Click to Listen [1:53]
In four sections, the first hymn-like (Principale Bassi et Soprani + Ottava 4'), the second bubbly (adds Decima IX), the third a call for courage (full organ except Flavto and Fifaro ranks), and the fourth an adagio with descending seconds that could signify release from the troubles described in the text. Kellner Temperament. Midi File available. Instrument: Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia, 16th-17th C. - Samples by Jiri Zurek

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Chorale Text
German:
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir,
Herr Gott, erhör mein Rufen;
Dein gnädig Ohr neig her zu mir
Und meiner Bitt sie öffne!
Denn so du willt das sehen an,
Was Sünd und Unrecht ist getan,
Wer kann, Herr, vor dir bleiben?

English:
In deep distress I cry to thee,
Lord God, hear thou my calling;
Thy gracious ear bend low to me
And open to my crying!
For if thou wilt observance make
Of sin and deed unjustly done,
Who can, Lord, stand before thee?
--Tr. Z. Philip Ambrose


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